Date: Thu, 26 May 94 17:02:39 EDT
From: RAKNGLTF@aol.com

NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE
PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 1994
    
Contact: David M. Smith, (202) 332-6483 ext. 3309
or pager (800) 757-7736, dmsngltf@aol.com or 
Robin Kane, (202) 332-6483 ext. 3311, rakngltf@aol.com



NGLTF BLASTS SEN. KASSEBAUM'S "MEAN-SPIRITED" HEALTH CARE AMENDMENT



 Washington, D.C.-- (May 25, 1994) -- The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
(NGLTF) condemns an attempt by Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (R-KS) to strip several
provisions from Sen. Edward Kennedy's health reform bill. In an amendment
submitted today, Kassebaum wants to remove "sexual orientation, income,
health status, and anticipated need for health services" from the section of
the bill barring discrimination in the delivery of service.

 "Kassebaum's amendment is mean-spirited at its core," said Peri Jude
Radecic, NGLTF Executive Director. "It would permit discrimination against
many individuals who are in the greatest need of health reform. By offering
this amendment, Kassebaum is endorsing discrimination against gay people,
poor people, those who are currently sick, or those who may become sick."



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